Kobe’s International Cuisine Tour
Jan 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Although Kobe’s Chinatown is a major international attractor to the city, Chinese isn’t the only cultural influence worth exploring in...[ Click to read more ]
It’s Strawberry Harvest Season near Tokyo
Jan 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Japan’s vivid changing seasons are not only beautiful to witness, but they can also be very delicious to taste! Throughout...[ Click to read more ]
Kobe Takes the Lead In Japanese Fashion
Jan 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus
It was the late 1800s when promotionally minded French dress designers began hiring women to wear their latest creations to...[ Click to read more ]
Ritualistic Ceremonies Could Be Your Cup of Tea in Kobe
Jan 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus
In Japan you can enjoy a cup of tea or you can immerse yourself in Japan's Way of Tea, a...[ Click to read more ]
Land of the Rising Sun is No Mere Slogan
Jan 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus
The "Land of the Rising Sun" is not just a catchy marketing slogan drummed up by the Japan tourism bureau....[ Click to read more ]
Food Allergies in Japan
Dealing with food allergies can be a hassle anywhere, but it can be especially worrisome when trying to find something...[ Click to read more ]
Getting Into the Spirit of Hiroshima’s Oyster Season
Jan 17, 2017 By Justin Hanus
As New Year’s well wishes fade from conversations across Japan, an unspoken but equally cheerful sentiment permeates the atmosphere of...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo Auto Salon 2017
Not being a speed demon myself it is hard to relate to the fast and furious aesthetic, but I definitely...[ Click to read more ]
Ice Skating Around Aichi and Nagoya
Dec 27, 2016 By Bert Wishart
When it comes to winter sports, Japan is a little bit ice crazy. Hosting the Winter Olympics in 1964 (Sapporo)...[ Click to read more ]
Getting Theatrical at Nagoya’s Kabuki Cafe
Dec 27, 2016 By Bert Wishart
When one thinks of Japanese high art, alongside haiku, ukiyo-e, and the movies of Yasujiro Ozu, kabuki is most probably one...[ Click to read more ]
